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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Approachable Theory: Coming Friday!

Hi all, I have a new series (only a few coming up so far, but it's here) called approachable theory that's going to focus on writing posts about game theory, design, and similar topics in a tone that's approachable for new gamers, non-academics, and designers who are getting their start. I'm going to try to do some of my own once I get done with grad school, but in the meantime, I'm hiring other writers!

The criteria I have for the posts are that they're under 2000 words, hopefully under 1500, and I have to be able to read them without using Google more than 3 times. Youns know I have trouble reading research at times due to its dense text and unfamiliar terminology, and I wanted theory posts that I could learn from on my worst days.

To pay the writers, I'm going to be using the patreon.com/briecs payout from each post, and pay any remaining funds personally to ensure they're paid $0.05/word, which is just the best I can do right now - and hopefully you will all consider it a valid rate. I'm still taking pitches for it, and I'd love to get more diverse writers on the schedule over the summer.

All I ask is for you all to join me in treating the series with respect. Please don't interrogate the writers about "what a game is" or if the subject is "really theory" – that's antithetical to this series. Remember, also, that not everyone has a well-educated, well-read background and that some people were born well after the original D&D could drive. If you find that something is legitimately factually incorrect or ethically problematic, please do raise the question. Just don't be a jerk, and be enthusiastic for the material.

Thank you all! Looking forward to another series of posts and hoping it makes game design and games more...approachable.

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